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Government actsQuestion time: medal of honour for Italian soldiers killed in Nassiriya
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Danilo Moretti (FI)
Italian Deputy Hon. Moretti suggested to assign a medal of honour for Italian soldiers killed in Nassiriya asking Italian Minister of Defence for it. more
Government actsMotion: proposal for a suspension of trade partnership with Iran
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Aldo Perrotta (FI)
Italian Deputy Hon. Perrotta asked Italian Government for stopping on a European basis all trade partnership with Iran when considering the recent statement by President Ahmadinejad against Israel. more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament gave the green light to airlines black list: to be ready early 2006
Brussels, Belgium - MEP Christine de Veyrac (PPE) affirmed it
"The European black list of unsafe planes could go enter into effect early 2006. The text voted by plenary assembly had the okay from both EU Commission and Council: that should allow it will come into... more
Government actsQuestion time: observations on Lockerbie air disaster
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Aldo Perrotta (FI)
Italian Deputy Hon. Perrotta asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for acting in order to prevent the condemnation of persons accused in Lybia for AIDS infection spreading: It seems that compensation... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines begins today a daily non-stop service between Newark and Ponce, Puerto Rico
Houston, Usa - The connection will be served by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to "The Pearl of the South"
Continental Airlines will begin daily nonstop service today between Newark Liberty International Airport and Ponce, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico’s third-largest city, Ponce is Continental’s 25th Caribbean des... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines's tender failed for the third times
Athens, Greece - Greek Government is about to back the creation of a new airline
The replacement of Olympic Airlines with a new carrier is the only alternative solution possible to cover country air transport needs according to Finance Minister George Alogoskoufis and Transport Minister... more
AccidentsNo failure affected the Air France's A-340 skidded off runway in Canada in August
Ottawa, Canada - Human error and bad weather hypothesis still remain
The accident occurred to an Air France’s plane which skidded off runway Toronto’s "Pearson" International Airport last August 2 (see for details AVIONEWS), did not appear to have been due to technical pro... more
AccidentsHelicopter and Japanese military plane came close to collision
Tokyo, Japan - They were within 50 to 100 meters distance
A Nippon military transport airplane and a helicopter risked to collide in Southern Japan last morning. The YS-11TA aircraft belonging to the Maritime Self-Defense Forces was on flight over a base on Southern... more
IndustryBoeing: a contract has been signed together with technicians and aerospace engineers
Seattle, USA - A workers referendum will be performed now
The three-years contract for technicians and aerospace engineers of the Puget Sound area has been signed with the unions. Boeing achieved a draft with Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace,... more
DefenseNATO: Afghanistan, Iraq, Middle East, weapons of mass destruction and relations with European Union
Copenhagen, Denmark - These are the issues analysed during the NATO Assembly meeting ended yesterday
A NATO Assembly meeting ended yesterday after analysing aspects concerning issues such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Middle East, weapons of mass destruction and relations with European Union. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer,... more
Latest newsDenmark: one hour's "silence", the Eurofighter is flying
Copenhagen, Denmark - Danish Air Force armaments department officer proves satisfied about the test flight, considering the aircraft as an important source of meditation
Denmark, one of the potential future purchasers of the EF-2000 Typhoon, seized recently a chance to appraise the Eurofighter airplane’s capabilities by sending to Germany its Danish Air Force armaments d... more
AirlinesItaly: Puglia Region to inaugurate new Jonio Airlines
Taranto, Italy - An additional carrier will burst into Italian air transport
Firstly it will cover the route from Puglia Region to Sicily with flights between Brindisi and Palermo and between Brindisi and Catania, but then it is scheduled to extend its action towards Northern destinations... more
IndustryThales, French Government proves split about the future of the electronics company
Paris, France - "La Tribune" newspaper wrote
French "La Tribune" newspaper wrote that the future of Thales appears unclear as French Government proves split about its destiny. The hypothesis of an EADS-Thales partnership (see for details AVIONEWS)... more
AirlinesWizz Air: after easyJet the Hungarian airline to denounce Budapest Airport too
Budapest, Hungary - "Vilaggazdasag" financial newspaper has wrote it
Hungarian financial newspaper "Vilaggazdasag" published yesterday a news about Wizz Air’s CEO, Jozsef Varadi: it seems he has intention to take a legal action against Budapest Airport. Budapest Airport’s ope... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737 airplanes (2005-23-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct chafing of the wiring behind the P15 refuel panel, which could lead to arcing and fire with consequent airplane damage and injury to refueling personnel
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 220)] [Page 69424-69427] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F27 Mark 050 airplanes
Usa - To prevent rupture of the bleed air supply duct, which could lead to hot bleed air leaking into the engine controls area and result in heat damage to control cables, electrical wiring, hydraulic components, and fuel lines, and consequent fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 220)] [Page 69427-69430] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2005-23-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafed wire bundles near the center fuel tank, which could cause electrical arcing through the tank wall and ignition of fuel vapor in the fuel tank, and result in a fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 220)] [Page 69423-69424] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on British Aerospace model BAC 1-11 200 and 400 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent potential ignition sources inside the fuel system, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 220)] [Page 69430-69432] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Latest newsUSA: "Venezuela will be provided with spare parts for the F-16s"
Caracas, Venezuela - It would have been confirmed by US Ambassador in the South American country
The F-16 Fighting Falcons are going to fly again over Venezuelan skies. It would have been ensured by US Ambassador in the South American country recently, confirming the Bush-led Administration’s intention t... more
CuriositiesFiery reception for Switzerland's national football team at Istanbul Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - Helvetic Foreign Minister shocked
Swiss Foreign Minister Mrs Micheline Calmy-Rey, in a letter sent to her Turkish counterpart, has expressed outrage at reception showed when the Switzerland’s national football team landed at Istanbul A... more
DefenseItaly and France signed agreement for "FREMM"
Rome, Italy - The satisfaction of Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino
"The Italian and French Defence Ministries have signed the agreement which allowing the start of the programme’s first part for the realization of new multimission frigates (FREMM). Minister Martino, e... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament gave the green light to airlines black list (4): more guarantees for passengers
Brussels, Belgium - They will be more informed and have a right to compensation
The airline black list will be published on the Internet and brought to the attention of travellers by ticket vendors, both at their premises and on the web sites. Tour operators will have an obligation... more
PeopleEuropean Parliament gave the green light to airlines black list (3):
Brussels, Belgium - EU commission's statement
"The way is now clear for adopting this ambitious rule by the end of the year. European citizens will all be able to consult the black list of airlines that do not meet European safety criteria. After... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (6): training in the US Army
Rome, Italy - Flight and survival phases among most important for the Armed Force
Gen. Edward Sinclair has inaugurated his speech with a video in which some war critical situations in Iraqi territory have been exposed. The officer believes the it was the best manner to emphasize like... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (5): training in the Israelian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Training based on the mature experience in a permanent conflict
For the Israelian Air Force appears always priority to maintain the capability to carry out any mission and to face any threat, as Gen. Omri Tamir sustained. A similar consideration derives by a long experience... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament gave the green light to airlines black list (2): it falls to national governments now
Strasbourg, France - European Transport Ministers will gather next month
The European Union has given the okay to creation of the so much expected black list of carriers in an attempt to lift air transport safety after accidents in the past two years killed hundreds among European... more
AirlinesQantas plane returned back after takeoff due to a leak of fuel
Wellington, New Zealand - It was carrying New Zealand's Prime Minister too
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Helen Clark was on board the Qantas Airways airplane which was forced to return to Auckland International Airport last night due to a fuel leak. Australia’s national carrier sai... more
Weather forecastsATR will attend the Dubai Air Show (20-24 November 2005)
Toulouse, France - An ATR-72/500 aircraft in the livery of Air Madagascar will be on the static display and available for visits
"ATR will attend the Dubai air show, 20-24 November 2005. ATR will be present as an exibitor (stand W105, Hall West). An ATR-72/500 aircraft in the livery of Air Madagascar will be on the static display... more
AccidentsTwo manslaughter sentences for PAM air crash in Kosovo
Rome, Italy - Four years prison for both operational director and technical director of SiFly
Two people have been sentenced as guilty for the air accident occurred in Kosovo in November 12, 1999. Today, Italian judge Barbara Callari sentenced, with summary proceedings, to 4 years prison Paolo... more
Science and technologyUSA and Spain at risk of a diplomatic incident due to CIA suspect flights
Madrid, Spain - American secret services accused of making stopovers at Mallorca Airport to transport suspect Islamic terrorists
Spain’s secrete service knew at the beginning of this year that some CIA flights destined to transfer supposed Islamic terrorists to third countries, were making stopovers at a Spanish airport that should b... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (4): training in the French Army
Rome, Italy - Rising digitization to increase the effectiveness and reduce costs
The analysis of the trained activities at the Aviation of French Army has been assigned at the Armed Force to Col. Eric Merck. The officer has commenced emphasizing on the fact that the major difficulty,... more
Latest newsChief of US military aviation centre visited Italian air brigade "Friuli"
Boulogne, Italy - His visit has continued by Rimini Airport
Brigadier General, Edward Joseph Sinclair, Chief of US military aviation centre, after a visit at Viterbo-based aviation command, made a visit to Boulogne-based "Mameli" barracks hosting the Italian air... more
DefenseItalian General Graziano awarded with National Defence gold medal at Kabul Airport
Kabul, Afghanistan - He has been leading the Kabul Multi-National Brigade since last July
On the occasion of a cerimony held recently by French contingent base in Kabul, which is stationed in the Kabul Afghan International Airport, to commemorate the Armistice Day among French, English, Germans... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (3): training in the British Joint Helicopter Command
Rome, Italy - The personnel's training is already founded on a joint vocation in Great Britain
Gen. Gary Coward described the activities carried out by British Joint Helicopter Command, which from years to put together under an only Command the Army, Air Force, Navy’s helicopter fleets in United K... more
Government actsInterpellation: indiscriminate use of chemicals in Iraq
Rome, Italy - By senator Piero Michele Antonio Di Siena (Ds-L'Ulivo)
Italian senator Di Siena asked Italian President of the Council of Ministers, for knowing if it is true that the indiscriminate use of white phosphorus by American troops over Falluja, in Iraq, has also... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Government is willing to meet unions
Rome, Italy - Italian Transport Minister affirmed it
Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport, Pietro Lunardi, during a today’s conference, talked about the supposed "Silence of Government" on Alitalia’s issue, complained by transport unions whi... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005" (2): training in the Italian Army
Rome, Italy - EI (Esercito Italiano) ready to adapt its capabilities to the future operative settings with joint solutions and cost/effective
On behalf of the Air Force of Italian Army was present Gen. Enzo Stefanini, who has remembered in an ironic way as the training phase is important in Italy for the helicopter’s pilots and already Leonardo d... more
SecurityEuropean Parliament gave the green light to airlines black list
Brussels, Belgium - The new rule will enter into force in 2006
The European Parliament approved today the creation of black list including airlines that are considered unsafe to fly within the 25 nations of European Union. The assembly has voted like this: 577 votes... more
AirlinesJapan: ANA's major pilots union called off strike
Tokyo, Japan - It was called yesterday
Pilots union of Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) threatened a 24-hour strike yesterday to protest against the current conditions of work of its flying personnel. But the strike has been called... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Heli Power 2005"
Rome, Italy - Edition totally dedicated to the training of military helicopters' crews
The edition 2005 of the "Heli Power" takes place in Rome at Sheraton Rome Hotel: it is an one-two days (November 16-17) entirely dedicated to the training of military helicopters’ crews. Entitled "Training f... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport privatization: three competitors have placed their bids
Budapest, Hungary - portfolio.hu web site reported the news
It is official, three subjects have placed their bids to partecipate in Hungarian Government tender to privatize Budapest "Ferihegy" International Airport company’s 75%-minus-one-vote stake (see for d... more
PeopleItaly: air transport excluded from nationwide strike scheduled for November 25
Rome, Italia -The Italian Transport MInistry's statement
Italian Transport Minister Pietro Lunardi, said yesterday that the air sector would be excluded from an upcoming general strike on November 25. The MInister has also disposed the postponement of following... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Recapitalization will occur by the end of the year"
Brussels, Belgium - Jacques Barrot, EU commission's Vice-President said
"Alitalia’s CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, intends to complete Alitalia’s recapitalization within the end of this year according to the plan with European Commission. We had imposed the end-of-year recapitalization dea... more
Civil aviationEASA: new recruitment to attend next hard tasks
Brussels, Belgium - Jacques Barrot, EU commission's Vice-President has declared
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will have the task to control controllers. At the end it aims at establishing an agency equivalent of the US one. "We had a tragic summer marked by a spate of air... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA1731SW, SA1669SW, or SA1670SW (2005-23-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the thrust reverser accumulators, due to fatigue cracking on the female threads, which could result in the loss of hydraulic power and damage to the surrounding airplane structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 218)] [Page 69059-69061] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/100, A-320/200, and A-321/100 and -200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the escape slide/raft to deploy correctly, which could result in the slide being unusable during an emergency evacuation and consequent injury to passengers or airplane crewmembers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 218)] [Page 69063-69065] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F airplanes
Usa - To prevent failure of the spherical accumulator for the main hydraulic system, due to fatigue cracking on the threads, which could result in the loss of hydraulic power, damage to the surrounding airplane structure, and loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 218)] [Page 69069-69071] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model SAAB-2000 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded feathering of the propeller, which could result in the shutdown of an engine during flight and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 218)] [Page 69061-69063] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model ERJ-170 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the low-stage check valve, which could result in an engine shutting down during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 218)] [Page 69075-69077] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBoeing: Kenya Airways signed for fourth B-777/200ER; leased 767-300ER
Seattle, Usa - The 777 ordered is scheduled for delivery in 2007
The Boeing Company and Kenya Airways yesterday announced planned additions to the airline’s fleet with an order for its fourth 777-200ER and an option for a fifth, as well as plans to lease its sixth 7... more